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“Shooting an Elephant” is a biographical essay written in 1936 by George Orwell’s who was born in India but grew up in Great Britain. He finds himself as a police chief in Burma most of which who despised because of their British ties. The Burmese had the feeling that he was an imperialist that is…

Among many other things, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is well known for it’s historically accurate depiction of the Puritans, and their culture and lifestyle. The play in its very nature is full of evidence as it takes place in the Purtan’s very era, but while it doesn’t adhere completely to the full, real life events…

In the novel of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley has been known since 1881. It find a unique tale of a science experiment gone wrong, however there is much more to the story than meets the eye. The Image of Frankenstein “the monster” as this green beast with a square head and bolts sticking out of…

Imagine a very famous person is accused of murder of two certain people. This man is not believed of being guilty because his of wealth and social status. There was evidence that pointed toward him being guilty, however, the police told him to turn himself in instead of arresting him. This was the real life…

Holden Caulfield, from his alienated standpoint, focuses on the ills of his society: profane graffiti, violence, betrayal and molestation by his once-trusted mentors, constant belittlement by those he attempts to connect with, especially women, and even pressuring thoughts of his own demise. Holden’s perception of his surroundings are jaded by his recent acceptance of the…

Nature, especially sublime nature, like grand mountains or treacherous waterfalls, has the power to instil feelings in people that nothing else can bring forth. In the novel Frankenstein, the motif of sublime nature illustrates (idk)nature’s dominance over mankind. In the story, beautiful scenes of nature revive the characters, while vengeful nature reflects the conflicts present…

Fortunato, one of the main characters from Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”, published in November 1846. He first appears in the story through Montresor’s discussion of how Fortunato has hurt him and certainly appears as an eccentric character. When he appears in the story in person, he’s wearing a costume specifically, motley clothes…

Adversity is the misfortunes a person may go through when they are dealing with conflicts. In the novel, Life of Pi adversity is the challenge that prevents the protagonist from reaching his destiny. When people are confronted with adversity it has a great event on how they can handle what will come next. For example,…

Slavery has and always will be the fuel for hatred and racial intolerance in America. “The adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain was written in a time when slavery was evolving; triggering racial context in the novel. Because of this, Twain felt destined to reflect on menacing cultural undertones that white Americans saw as…

Charlotte Bronte’s novel, Jane Eyre, is one novel that challenges and develops literary traditions of 1800’s Victorian society. Bronte develops the novel form and style as well as develops traditional concepts and perceptions of female and male equality in Victorian society. Jane Eyre is the 1847 novel explores, Jane Eyre, a middle-class woman who is…